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MELON. 
The Cultivation of Melon. — Sow for first crop in January, and plant when ready into pits filled with good maiden loam and well-rotted manure, 
adding a fine dressing of soil to the surface, and bringing the plants as near the light and glass as possible. It is essential that a regular temperature be 
secured, rather than a high degree of heat. Give air freely when fruit is ripening, to develop flavour. (See also Carters' Practical Gardener, 
trice is., post free is. 4<1.) 
CARTERS’ BLENHEIM ORANGE. 
NOTICE. 
All packets of Carters' 
Blenheim Orange 
Melon 
bear our Red Seal. 
THE FINEST SCARLET-FLESHED MELON IN CULTIVATION. 
It is remarkably prolific, has a grand constitution, is a very fine setter, and 
may be described as a Perpetual Bearer, ripening in a short space of time. 
The Fruit is superbly netted ; and a special and distinctive feature is the 
evenly-defined and thin rind, as shown in the Illustration. 
Price, in sealed packets, Is. 6d„ 2s. 6d., and 3s. 6d. per packet. 
CARTERS’ 
BLENHEIM ORANGE 
CONTINUES TO BE INVINCIBLE 
AND WINS FIRST PRIZES IN 
ALL IMPORTANT CONTESTS. 
INCLUDING , 
FIRST PRIZE, Harleston, 1887. 
FIRST PRIZE, Holt, 1887, 
FIRST PRIZE, Thorpe Arch, 1887. 
FIRST PRIZE, Presteign, 1887. 
FIRST PRIZE, Kingston, 1887. 
FIRST PRIZE, Maidenhead, 1887. 
FIRST PRIZE, Inverness, 1886. 
FIRST PRIZE, Inverness, 1886. 
FIRST PRIZE, Royal Horticultural 8oo., 1886. 
FIRST PRIZE, Crystal Palace, 1886. 
FIRST PRIZE, Bristol, 1886. 
FIRST PRIZE, Hastings, 1886. 
FIRST PRIZE, Frome, 1886. 
FIRST PRIZE, Taunton, 1886. 
FIRST PRIZE, Norwich, 1886. 
FIRST PRIZE, Oray Valley, 1886. 
FIRST PRIZE, Carmarthen. 
FIRST PRIZE, Beading. 
FIRST PRIZE, Royal Horticultural Soo., 1886. 
FIRST PRIZE, Weston-super-Mare, 1883. 
FIRST PRIZE, Tunbridge Wells, 1884. 
FIRST PRIZE, Weston-snper-Mare, 1884. 
FIRST PRIZE, Sheffield, 1884. 
FIRST PRIZE, Riohmond, 1884. 
FIRST PRIZE, Southampton, 1884, 
FIRST PRIZE, Witney, 1886. 
FIRST PRIZE, Southampton, 1886. 
“ 1 have grown some hundreds of Melons in my 
time, but have never had a better than Carters' 
Blenheim Orange." — R. INGLEBY, Esq., 
Slough. 
“ Carters' Blenheim Orange is distinct in flavour, 
different in appearance, and superior in quality to 
any of the hosts of Melons now before the public." 
— Mr. J. MUIR, Margam. 
TWO GOOD VARIETIES OF MELON. 
— “ Were I debarred from growing more than two 
varieties of the Melon — and I do not think that I 
should be a loser as regards quality and supply if 
such were the case — the two chosen would be 
Golden Gem (green flesh), and Blenheim Orange 
(scarlet flesh). These two, when well grown, 
possess, in my opinion, everything that could be 
desired in a first-class Melon." 
H. W. WARD, In “Gardeners' Chronicle.' 
Price, in sealed packets. Is. 6<L, 2s. 6d„ 
and 3s. 6d. per packet. 
Wo again possess the entire stock of New Seed, saved specially for us by the original Raiser. 
CAPTAIN LARKS ■ — The outer surface is a delicate cream 
colour, evenly and prettily netted, the inner rind is of a pale green 
shade, and the deep and solid orange-scarlet flesh is deliciously 
rich and piquant. It grows to a large size, and is especially 
valuable as a market Melon. 
In sealed packets, price Is. 6d. and 2s. 6d. per packet. 
CARTERS’ EMERALD. — A distinct Green-fleshed Melon, 
of exquisite flavour, and awarded First Prize at Reading Show in 
1884. It is very handsome in form, with a remarkably thin skin ; 
the flesh is melting and most delicious. Undoubtedly one of the 
best Green-fleshed Melons in cultivation. 
SIR GARNET WOLSELEY. — A valuable Green-fleshed 
Melon. In sealed packets, Is. 6d. and 2s. 6d. per packet. 
CARTERS’ GREENGAGE. — The Raiser says of it : “I 
find it gives more satisfaction to my employers than all the sorts I 
have tried against it.” — In sealed pkts., Is. 6d. & 2s. 6d. pkt. 
Per packet — s. 4. 
HERO OF LOCKINGE A small variety .. 1 6 
DELL’S HYBRID. — Green flesh. Awarded F. C. Certificate 1 6 
IMPROVED VICTORY OF BATH. -Green-fleshed Is. & 2 0 
MONRO’S LITTLE HEATH Hardy scarlet-fleshed 6d. & 1 0 
In sealed packets, price Is. 6d. and 2s. 6d. per packet. 
7 he following sorts can also be supplied : — 
Par packet — s. 4.1 Per packet— s. d. Per packet— z. 4.1 Per packet— i. 4.1 
BEECHWOOD ... 1 0 GOLDEN QUEEN ... 1 0 DUKE OF EDINBURGH 1 6 LA FAVORITE 1 6 GOLDEN PERFECTION 1 0 
BLANKNEY HERO 1 0 SCARLET PREMIER 1 6 REID S SCARLET FLESH 1 6|HERO OF BATH 1 6 HENDRE SEEDLING... 1 0 
EASTNOR CASTLE 1 6|bLOXHOLM HALL 1 6 LONGLEATPERFECTION 1 6|rANCEBY HALL 1 0 HIGH CROSS HYBRID 1 6 
Per packet — s. 4. Per packet — s. 4. 
■ TURKESTAN 1 0 
A. K. BARRON 1 6 
ORION ... 1 0 
Per packet — s. d. 
KHIVA ... 1 6 
WILLIAM 
TILLERY 1 6 
MUSTARD. 
The Oultiuation of Mustard. — The cultivation is the same as for Cress. (Seepage 15.) 
FINEST WHITE. — As usually grown for salads. Peroz.— i. 4. 
Per quart, 2s.; per pint, Is. 2d. 0 2 
BROWN Very pungent ; the seed largely used for grinding. 
Per quart, 2s. ; per pint, Is. 2d. 0 2 
NEW CHINESE Black-seeded 
pungent flavour 
and 
very 
Per oz. — s. d. 
distinct ; fine 
...Per pint, 2s. 0 4 
